Ba Ria – Vung Tau: Organic pepper production for export

Source: giatieu.com Choosing a clean production direction Mr. Tran Xuan Tho, a farmer in Son Lap village (Son Binh commune) has been attached to pepper for decades. Thanks to organic farming, 8.5 sao of pepper grown on acacia and cotton trees has brought a stable annual income for his family. In the 2024 pepper crop, Mr. Tho harvested nearly 4 tons of dry pepper. “In the past 3 years, I have switched to organic care, which has reduced investment costs. Although the yield is not high, in return, the pepper plants have grown well and sold for a higher price. Previously, many households used excessive chemicals in traditional farming, which led to many consequences for the environment, the land quickly became barren and affected human health,” said Mr. Tho. Mr. Bui Thanh Hung, in Song Cau village (Nghia Thanh commune) also clearly saw the value and effectiveness of organic pepper cultivation. In the 2024 crop, although affected by prolonged hot weather, the 6-sao pepper garden grew ...